Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 1:05 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:42 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Feb 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:052.46:231.612:59-0.37:045:35Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:592.47:171.712:44-0.61:50-0.47:045:36New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:502.48:091.71:41-0.62:40-0.57:035:37New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:402.49:011.82:35-0.63:27-0.57:025:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:292.39:511.93:28-0.54:11-0.57:015:39Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:152.210:391.94:19-0.54:54-0.47:005:40Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:002.011:251.95:08-0.45:35-0.46:595:41Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:441.85:57-0.26:16-0.36:585:42Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:121.912:281.76:51-0.16:59-0.26:575:43First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:001.91:161.57:470.07:44-0.16:565:44First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:511.92:051.48:430.18:30-0.16:555:45First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:421.82:561.39:380.19:160.06:545:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:341.83:471.310:340.110:050.06:535:47Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:271.94:411.311:290.110:590.06:525:48Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:191.95:341.312:200.16:515:49Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:092.06:231.41:050.06:505:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:552.17:101.512:39-0.21:46-0.16:495:51Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:392.27:561.71:22-0.22:24-0.26:485:52Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:232.28:421.82:06-0.33:00-0.26:475:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:082.29:292.02:52-0.43:35-0.36:465:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:532.210:172.13:39-0.44:09-0.46:445:55Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:382.111:052.24:28-0.44:45-0.46:435:56Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:242.011:552.35:20-0.35:24-0.46:425:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:131.86:18-0.26:10-0.46:415:58Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:492.31:071.77:25-0.17:06-0.46:405:59Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:482.32:051.68:34-0.18:11-0.36:386:00Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:472.33:051.59:39-0.19:19-0.36:376:01Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:482.34:071.510:44-0.110:29-0.36:366:01Waning Crescent28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 4:23 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Oriental, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Oriental, NC?

Tide predictions for Oriental, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Oriental, NC?

Tide data for Oriental, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656084.

What is the moon phase in Oriental, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oriental, NC is Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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